Programme Budget Officer, NOB, Khartoum, Sudan #121957 (Temporary Appointment for 364 days - open to nationals of Sudan only)

Contract

This is a NO-2 contract. This kind of contract is known as National Professional Officers. It is normally only for nationals. It's a staff contract. More about NO-2 contracts.

UNICEF works in some of the world’s toughest places, to reach the world’s most disadvantaged children. To save their lives. To defend their rights. To help them fulfill their potential.

Across 190 countries and territories, we work for every child, everywhere, every day, to build a better world for everyone.

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Sudan, surrounded by the Central African Republic, Chad, Egypt, Ethiopia, Eritrea, Libya and South Sudan, positioned next to East, West, South and North Africa, is surrounded by complex conflicts in an unpredictable, volatile and rapidly evolving region. Sudan is by size the third biggest country in Africa, with a diverse population of around 42 million people. Sudan’s children make up half of the total population, and the past two decades have seen their lives significantly improve: fewer girls and boys are dying before their fifth birthday, primary school attendance is increasing, immunization coverage is high and the country remains polio free. Still, millions of children continue to suffer from protracted conflict in Darfur, the Kordofans, and Blue Nile, from seasonal natural disasters, malnutrition and disease outbreaks, and from under-investment in basic social services. More than three million of Sudan’s school aged children are not in the classroom. UNICEF has been in Sudan since 1952 and continues with a presence in 12 of Sudan’s 18 states.

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How can you make a difference?

The Health and Nutrition Programme Budget Officer directly reports to the Chief of Health and Nutrition and works closely with the Health, Nutrition and Health Emergency Managers as well as the Deputy Representative Coordination/Operation teams for guidance on organizational financial policy matters and budget management. The Officer provides professional technical, operational and administrative assistance throughout the programming process for Health and Nutrition section within the Country Programme from financial planning, grants management of Health and Nutrition section and assists in reports of results. The incumbent will also prepare, execute, manage and implement donor conditionality and administrative programme tasks to facilitate grants progress monitoring, evaluating and reporting of results. He/She supports management collaboration with Country Office Health and Nutrition programme section and Field offices (FOs) in defining Health and Nutrition budget management aspects to meet programmatic needs and achieve results for children, and provides technical and advisory support to governments, national systems and partners on Health and Nutrition funding management. The Officer will also provide direct support to the field offices on budget management and financial reporting.

Summary of key functions/accountabilities:

- Support H&N programmes in grant management – track progress with Donor conditionality.

- Provide technical and operational support to Grant implementation.

- Networking and partnership building with various partners for grant utilization.

- Innovation, knowledge management and capacity building of H&N team and partners on different grants.

- Coordinate with Partnership and budget management team on incoming funds, PBA issuance, revision, extension and adjustments, as well as on issues regarding allocations and conditionality.

- Coordinate with programme sections on allocation of PBAs as per donor conditionality. Register the allocations in the system including any subsequent changes or reallocation. Monitor the expiry of PBAs and ensure that actions are taken for full utilization by expiry date.

- Conduct regular review and reconciliation of PBAs against HQ fund utilization cube in terms of allotment and actual expenditures. Coordinate with HQ on any discrepancy and corrective action required. Carry out re-phasing of PBAs at the end of the year and adjustments on allocations after closure of accounts.

- Advise Supervisor on any PBA that are low on utilization keeping in mind the performance target set by the office or with any deviation from donor conditionality. Make recommendations on budget reallocation based on expenditure trends during reviews.

- Provide support and advice to H&N sections on issues related to funding status, budget implementation, policy and procedures as well as management of budgets. Carry out training to staff as needed. This can be done by keeping abreast of UNICEF Accounting, Budgeting, Financial and Operations procedures and guidelines.

- Review and ensure the quality of data in SAP and other online platforms in terms of correctness in coding as well as completeness and appropriateness of information. Review the reliability and integrity of financial information in the system and identify any inadequacy of internal control systems and procedures. Propose appropriate recommendations to reduce risks in utilization of financial resources. Participate in peer reviews or risk assessment activities

- Perform any other duties required by supervisor.

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…

• A university degree in Health and Nutrition, Social Service, Social Science, Business Administration, Management, commerce, accounting, business management, or a related degree t is required.
• Specialized training in budget management and knowledge of UNICEF financial/ budget management system is an asset.
• A minimum of two years of relevant professional experience in public programmes financial, budget and grant management is required. Prior experience in public health and nutrition programme finance, budget and grant management is desirable.
• Experience in an international organization and/or large corporation is preferred.
• Experience in a UN system agency or organization is considered as an asset.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office, especially Excel required.
• Experience in database packages, web-based management systems and ERP systems (preferably SAP financial modules) is considered as an asset.
• Knowledge and experience of VISION is an asset.

• Fluency in English and Arabic is required.

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For every Child, you demonstrate...

UNICEF’s Core Values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust and Accountability (CRITA) underpin everything we do and how we do it. Get acquainted with Our Values Charter: https://uni.cf/UNICEFValues

UNICEF competencies required for this post are…

(1) Builds and maintains partnerships (2) Demonstrates self-awareness and ethical awareness (3) Drive to achieve results for impact (4) Innovates and embraces change (5) Manages ambiguity and complexity (6) Thinks and acts strategically (7) Works collaboratively with others.

During the recruitment process, we test candidates following the competency framework. Familiarize yourself with our competency framework and its different levels: competency framework here.

UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages all candidates, irrespective of gender, nationality, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of the organization.

We offer a wide range of benefits to our staff, including paid parental leave, breastfeeding breaks and reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. UNICEF strongly encourages the use of flexible working arrangements.

UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. UNICEF also adheres to strict child safeguarding principles. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles and will therefore undergo rigorous reference and background checks. Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check.

Remarks:

UNICEF’s active commitment towards diversity and inclusion is critical to deliver the best results for children. For this position, eligible and suitable female candidates are encouraged to apply.

Eligible UNICEF National Officer (NO) and General Service (GS) Staff Members on fixed-term, continuing or permanent contracts applying to this TA may be able to retain a lien on their existing post for the duration of this TA.

Staff member will be expected to field visit travels at least once in 3 months to the states to provide technical support to UNICEF field office teams and State Ministries of Health staff.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.

UNICEF appointments are subject to medical clearance. Issuance of a visa by the host country of the duty station, which will be facilitated by UNICEF, is required for IP positions. Appointments are also be subject to inoculation (vaccination) requirements, including against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid). Government employees that are considered for employment with UNICEF are normally required to resign from their government before taking up an assignment with UNICEF. UNICEF reserves the right to withdraw an offer of appointment, without compensation, if a visa or medical clearance is not obtained, or necessary inoculation requirements are not met, within a reasonable period for any reason.